US President Donald Trump made it clear that Washington does not plan to end the conflict with Iran in the near future. This became known after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, where the White House chief made a number of significant statements about the current situation.
'No one knows the damage we have caused'
Trump emphasized that the scale of the damage inflicted on the Iranian side remains unknown even to the Iranians themselves. 'If we went tomorrow, we would have a major success. But we are not going tomorrow,' he noted, hinting at the possibility of further escalation.
According to the US President, if the war ended right now, Iran would need 20 to 25 years to restore its infrastructure and economy. This statement sounds like a warning about the long-term consequences of a possible continuation of the conflict.
Iran's nuclear program in the crosshairs
During the conversation, journalists asked Trump if he believes that Iran has moved its nuclear centrifuges. The head of state replied that the US is closely monitoring all materials related to Tehran's nuclear program. 'That is exactly where the action is taking place,' he clarified.
Trump expressed confidence that the Iranians can do little about this situation and promised that the US would soon strike the area where Iran is hiding its nuclear program facilities.
Ceasefire or escalation?
At the moment, Trump faces a difficult choice: conclude a ceasefire with Iran or escalate the conflict. The final decision has not yet been made, however, negotiations between the two countries continue, despite mutual strikes on civilian and military objects.
The suspension of shelling depends entirely on the will of the US President. It should be remembered that on July 19, relations between Washington and Tehran reached a critical point when the sides exchanged strikes on strategically important objects.
What's next?
The situation remains tense, and the world is watching the development of events with concern. As long as Trump has not made a final choice, Iran continues to remain at the center of attention of the American administration. The future of the conflict depends on how exactly the negotiations will develop and what steps both sides will take.
